Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224, 15,336 and 2,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,224, 15,336 and 2,928 is: 4,392
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,224 : 15,336 = 2,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,224/15,336 = 2,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,224x = 15,336 × 2,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,224x = 44,903,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,903,808/10,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,392
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